1995 Suzuki Sidekick 4x4

*Hokie* · 11-18-2007, 12:05 PM

Why why why must you tempt me? Its in Denver AND its a diesel!

**MountaineerGreen** · 11-18-2007, 01:04 PM

Yeah I thought it'd be up your alley. I am undermining my own sale

**MountaineerGreen** · 11-19-2007, 07:56 PM

So, I have given up on buying the graphics equipment for now and will be keeping the Zuki.

I got some new/used tires today 205/75 15's Cooper Discoverer ATR's all 4 mounted for $170. They are 3/4 tread, so I am pretty happy with the deal. I really wanted a size bigger, but they are the tread pattern I wanted and the price was right.

fischerry · 11-22-2007, 11:05 PM

ok go to walmart buy a couple boat rollers, then go to ace hardware and get some NUTS & bolts.it'll put a four inch lift right on it.and with the hp that sucker is kickin i dont think you'll have anything to worry about. well probley the axle's because finding gears for a side kick is slim to none.

**MountaineerGreen** · 12-14-2007, 09:05 PM

Well, this little beast is paying for itself now- I am driving ~80 miles a day and getting paid $.32 per mile for doing it, plus my hourly wage

. With winter blend gas, I am getting 26 MPG, so I am making pretty good money for driving.

Thinking of painting it red sometime soon????

**Turdle** · 12-14-2007, 09:32 PM

I think the purple is you

**MountaineerGreen** · 01-10-2008, 08:50 PM

Well, the water pump crapped out on me Wed. It has been leaking antifreeze for a few days, I pulled it in the shop and started the teardown. The water pump is behind the timing belt cover, you have to remove nearly all the front dress to get to it

That includes the radiator, fan and shroud. I am going to replace the belt while I am in there, as it is recommended at 100k, since this has 150k, I think it would be wise. I am replacing both accessory drive belts, an idler pulley and anything else that looks bad, since I have to take that much stuff off, I want to fix any and all things that need it. I am going to adjust the valve lash while I am in there. It ought to run like a sewing machine after all of that.

**Turdle** · 01-10-2008, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MountaineerGreen

Well, the water pump crapped out on me Wed. It has been leaking antifreeze for a few days, I pulled it in the shop and started the teardown. The water pump is behind the timing belt cover, you have to remove nearly all the front dress to get to it

That includes the radiator, fan and shroud. I am going to replace the belt while I am in there, as it is recommended at 100k, since this has 150k, I think it would be wise. I am replacing both accessory drive belts, an idler pulley and anything else that looks bad, since I have to take that much stuff off, I want to fix any and all things that need it. I am going to adjust the valve lash while I am in there. It ought to run like a sewing machine after all of that.

Cam seal and front main seal while your are in there--

**Turdle** · 01-10-2008, 08:57 PM

Your best bet is a full engine gasket kit off ebay--it will have all the needed seals, cheap-

**MountaineerGreen** · 01-10-2008, 08:58 PM

Thanks, I will look into that- can I replace the main seal with the pan on?? Its a DOHC engine if that matters

**Turdle** · 01-10-2008, 08:58 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1-6-S...spagenameZWDVW

**Turdle** · 01-10-2008, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MountaineerGreen

Thanks, I will look into that- can I replace the main seal with the pan on?? Its a DOHC engine if that matters

yup
most of them are right behind the sprockets, both cam and main seal--

very simple once you are there-just pop them out and push the new one in

I bought the honda belt and pump kit from that ebayer--

**Turdle** · 01-10-2008, 09:04 PM

http://motors.search.ebay.com/sideki...sid=p1638.m120

**MountaineerGreen** · 01-10-2008, 09:15 PM

Well, time is a bit of an issue, I can get the water pump from my friend at NAPA for $41, timing belt isn't too bad, I am going to get the belts from him too. I can get the seals from him and have it all in a day or two. I need to get this thing back on the road soon, I have the fender dent issue to deal with on the Mounty. The ebay deal may be better, but I can't wait 5-7 days for parts.

**MountaineerGreen** · 01-10-2008, 09:38 PM

The weird thing is all those gasket sets are for 8v motors, mine is a 95 like the listings show, but its a 16v.

**MountaineerGreen** · 01-11-2008, 08:44 PM

Well, the tear down is complete- the water pump did not fail, the gasket behind the water pump failed. It had apparently been leaking for some time, only got worse recently. I am going to replace it nonetheless since I am so far in. I plan to use a little RTV on the gasket to prevent further problems. The idler pulley had a bad bearing, no pulley was available, so I pressed out the old bearing, bought a $2 bearing and pressed it in.

The timing belt was pretty slack, definitely needs to be replaced. I am going to adjust the valve lash, install new plugs and wires as well as the rest of the reassembly tomorrow. Should be back up and running soon.

**FROADER** · 01-12-2008, 12:10 AM

Just an FYI if you haven't found it yet.

Zukikrawlers is like this place for Suzukis.

**MountaineerGreen** · 01-12-2008, 08:07 AM

Thanks, I've been looking into a TrailTough SAS kit- its linked, can run 33's and has awesome flex. But its $3k with no axles.

**IZwack** · 01-12-2008, 09:49 AM

I replaced the O-ring behind the pump our our Samurai too (1.3L 8v) -- the O-ring on the manifold that distributes the pumped water had small cracks in it (revealed by bending the O-ring). In the process, I also replaced the pump because the stock impeller was just a stamped sheet of metal and all of the bent fins had been eaten away. The replacement pump came with a cast impeller -- much more durable. The replacement O-ring came from one of those HELP packets and came with like a dozen other O-rings of different sizes.

**MountaineerGreen** · 01-12-2008, 05:34 PM

Pump, timing belt, plug wires, belts all in. Valves adjusted and motor reassembled. Its up and running

Boy its a big job just for a water pump.

New plugs, a water pump stud kit and the fan will be installed tomorrow and that should do it.

11-18-2007, 12:05 PM	#41
Hokie Hokius Maximus Denver, CO '04 Jeep Grand Cherokee Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,634 Vehicle Specs	Why why why must you tempt me? Its in Denver AND its a diesel! __________________ Brett I get payed to sell and play with Cummins engines My old '98 MTNR - 5.0 V8 4x4 My old '99 Sport

11-18-2007, 01:04 PM	#42
MountaineerGreen Towing Moderator North East Arkansas 2012 F150 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 7,589 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Yeah I thought it'd be up your alley. I am undermining my own sale __________________ -Evan Febuary 09 Feature Truck - Elite Registry - Photo Gallery - Feedback - Go Elite! - My Write Ups - EF Vendors

11-19-2007, 07:56 PM	#43
MountaineerGreen Towing Moderator North East Arkansas 2012 F150 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 7,589 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	So, I have given up on buying the graphics equipment for now and will be keeping the Zuki. I got some new/used tires today 205/75 15's Cooper Discoverer ATR's all 4 mounted for $170. They are 3/4 tread, so I am pretty happy with the deal. I really wanted a size bigger, but they are the tread pattern I wanted and the price was right. __________________ -Evan Febuary 09 Feature Truck - Elite Registry - Photo Gallery - Feedback - Go Elite! - My Write Ups - EF Vendors

11-22-2007, 11:05 PM	#44
fischerry Wannabe Elite Explorer THE SOUTH 92 x'sploda Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 312 Vehicle Specs	ok go to walmart buy a couple boat rollers, then go to ace hardware and get some NUTS & bolts.it'll put a four inch lift right on it.and with the hp that sucker is kickin i dont think you'll have anything to worry about. well probley the axle's because finding gears for a side kick is slim to none. __________________ TRIK Southern RockCrawlers http://s134.photobucket.com/albums/q94/fischerry/ "2nd place,is just the first loser" 88 bII on d35s,8.8 4.0 the good ol' 4.56's. sittin fat on 35" pc at's

12-14-2007, 09:05 PM	#45
MountaineerGreen Towing Moderator North East Arkansas 2012 F150 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 7,589 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Well, this little beast is paying for itself now- I am driving ~80 miles a day and getting paid $.32 per mile for doing it, plus my hourly wage . With winter blend gas, I am getting 26 MPG, so I am making pretty good money for driving. Thinking of painting it red sometime soon???? __________________ -Evan Febuary 09 Feature Truck - Elite Registry - Photo Gallery - Feedback - Go Elite! - My Write Ups - EF Vendors

12-14-2007, 09:32 PM	#46
Turdle Old and in the way Humboldt, Kansas 2000 Mounty Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 23,740 Vehicle Specs	I think the purple is you __________________ Jon 2000 Mountaineer Turdle-gone Vitamin D Wagon Sold also

01-10-2008, 08:50 PM	#47
MountaineerGreen Towing Moderator North East Arkansas 2012 F150 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 7,589 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Well, the water pump crapped out on me Wed. It has been leaking antifreeze for a few days, I pulled it in the shop and started the teardown. The water pump is behind the timing belt cover, you have to remove nearly all the front dress to get to it That includes the radiator, fan and shroud. I am going to replace the belt while I am in there, as it is recommended at 100k, since this has 150k, I think it would be wise. I am replacing both accessory drive belts, an idler pulley and anything else that looks bad, since I have to take that much stuff off, I want to fix any and all things that need it. I am going to adjust the valve lash while I am in there. It ought to run like a sewing machine after all of that. __________________ -Evan Febuary 09 Feature Truck - Elite Registry - Photo Gallery - Feedback - Go Elite! - My Write Ups - EF Vendors

01-10-2008, 08:57 PM	#49
Turdle Old and in the way Humboldt, Kansas 2000 Mounty Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 23,740 Vehicle Specs	Your best bet is a full engine gasket kit off ebay--it will have all the needed seals, cheap- __________________ Jon 2000 Mountaineer Turdle-gone Vitamin D Wagon Sold also

01-10-2008, 08:58 PM	#50
MountaineerGreen Towing Moderator North East Arkansas 2012 F150 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 7,589 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Thanks, I will look into that- can I replace the main seal with the pan on?? Its a DOHC engine if that matters __________________ -Evan Febuary 09 Feature Truck - Elite Registry - Photo Gallery - Feedback - Go Elite! - My Write Ups - EF Vendors

01-10-2008, 09:04 PM	#53
Turdle Old and in the way Humboldt, Kansas 2000 Mounty Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 23,740 Vehicle Specs	http://motors.search.ebay.com/sideki...sid=p1638.m120 __________________ Jon 2000 Mountaineer Turdle-gone Vitamin D Wagon Sold also

01-10-2008, 09:15 PM	#54
MountaineerGreen Towing Moderator North East Arkansas 2012 F150 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 7,589 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Well, time is a bit of an issue, I can get the water pump from my friend at NAPA for $41, timing belt isn't too bad, I am going to get the belts from him too. I can get the seals from him and have it all in a day or two. I need to get this thing back on the road soon, I have the fender dent issue to deal with on the Mounty. The ebay deal may be better, but I can't wait 5-7 days for parts. __________________ -Evan Febuary 09 Feature Truck - Elite Registry - Photo Gallery - Feedback - Go Elite! - My Write Ups - EF Vendors

01-10-2008, 09:38 PM	#55
MountaineerGreen Towing Moderator North East Arkansas 2012 F150 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 7,589 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	The weird thing is all those gasket sets are for 8v motors, mine is a 95 like the listings show, but its a 16v. __________________ -Evan Febuary 09 Feature Truck - Elite Registry - Photo Gallery - Feedback - Go Elite! - My Write Ups - EF Vendors

01-11-2008, 08:44 PM	#56
MountaineerGreen Towing Moderator North East Arkansas 2012 F150 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 7,589 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Well, the tear down is complete- the water pump did not fail, the gasket behind the water pump failed. It had apparently been leaking for some time, only got worse recently. I am going to replace it nonetheless since I am so far in. I plan to use a little RTV on the gasket to prevent further problems. The idler pulley had a bad bearing, no pulley was available, so I pressed out the old bearing, bought a $2 bearing and pressed it in. The timing belt was pretty slack, definitely needs to be replaced. I am going to adjust the valve lash, install new plugs and wires as well as the rest of the reassembly tomorrow. Should be back up and running soon. __________________ -Evan Febuary 09 Feature Truck - Elite Registry - Photo Gallery - Feedback - Go Elite! - My Write Ups - EF Vendors

01-12-2008, 12:10 AM	#57
FROADER Moderator Huntington Beach, CA Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 20,043 Vehicle Specs	Just an FYI if you haven't found it yet. Zukikrawlers is like this place for Suzukis. __________________ COLIN IGNACIO FORUM RULES My 2010 Explorer - Explorer #1 (sold) - Explorer #2 (sold) - My F-150 (sold) - My Ranger (sold) - My Videos

01-12-2008, 08:07 AM	#58
MountaineerGreen Towing Moderator North East Arkansas 2012 F150 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 7,589 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Thanks, I've been looking into a TrailTough SAS kit- its linked, can run 33's and has awesome flex. But its $3k with no axles. __________________ -Evan Febuary 09 Feature Truck - Elite Registry - Photo Gallery - Feedback - Go Elite! - My Write Ups - EF Vendors

01-12-2008, 09:49 AM	#59
IZwack Germantown, MD Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 22,390 Vehicle Specs	I replaced the O-ring behind the pump our our Samurai too (1.3L 8v) -- the O-ring on the manifold that distributes the pumped water had small cracks in it (revealed by bending the O-ring). In the process, I also replaced the pump because the stock impeller was just a stamped sheet of metal and all of the bent fins had been eaten away. The replacement pump came with a cast impeller -- much more durable. The replacement O-ring came from one of those HELP packets and came with like a dozen other O-rings of different sizes. __________________ »»»»»...how'd the moon get there, how'd the moon get there?

01-12-2008, 05:34 PM	#60
MountaineerGreen Towing Moderator North East Arkansas 2012 F150 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 7,589 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Pump, timing belt, plug wires, belts all in. Valves adjusted and motor reassembled. Its up and running Boy its a big job just for a water pump. New plugs, a water pump stud kit and the fan will be installed tomorrow and that should do it. __________________ -Evan Febuary 09 Feature Truck - Elite Registry - Photo Gallery - Feedback - Go Elite! - My Write Ups - EF Vendors

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